Sponsor Funded Professional - Human Resources Business Partner

Sponsor Funded Professional - Human Resources Business Partner

National Institute of Student Services (NISS)

Classification & Compensation

Georgia State University

These are exciting times at Georgia State University. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission of pursuing excellence.

Georgia State University is seeking an experienced, highly collaborative Human Resources Business Partner focused on University strategic initiatives. Fully funded by the National Institute for Student Success - NISS -- (niss.gsu.edu), this is a role established to support the Institute, Student Success, and other University strategic initiatives.

This position is sponsor funded** and serves as an HR leader for the NISS and in Human Resources Administration (HRA) providing full-cycle human resources support and serves as the initial point of contact for HR matters supporting new and ongoing positions/personnel actions in critical areas related to Student Success and University Strategic Initiatives.

In addition, this role will provide general guidance to division/college HR Officers across campus on matters related to high priority HR actions. The HR Business Partner develops partnerships across HR Administration to deliver value-added service.

The HR Business Partner has a dual reporting relationship, both to the Executive Director of the NISS and the Director of Compensation in HRA.

A successful incumbent of this position will deliver high-quality experiences, provide great internal and external customer support, and drive HR excellence: #TeamAwesome. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: talent acquisition/recruitment, employment processing, compensation & classification, performance management, employee relations, leadership and staff guidance & support, HRIS transaction entry.

At the conclusion of the provisional period (first six months), this position is eligible to work remotely for up to two business days per week, with three business days per week required in office (currently required in-office days minimally Mondays and Thursdays). Remote work is not mandatory and is at the discretion of leadership.

WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?

* A flexible work environment

* Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

* A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

* Professional development opportunity and mentorship

* A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

Provide day-to-day full life cycle generalist support for high priority HR actions, especially for the National Institute for Student Success and University Strategic Initiatives: Student Success, Research and Innovation, College to Careers, and Identity and Placemaking

* Provide proactive strategic recommendations to University leadership and hiring managers for hiring and ongoing employment support

* Provide consultation and resolution support to departments and managers on Talent Acquisition issues.

* Provide consultation and resolution support to departments on Classification and Compensation issues. Facilitate discussions with HRA Class and Comp unit leadership to evaluate unique concerns to sponsor-funded positions. Consult on reclassification, promotion, and other staff compensation changes

* Work closely with management and employees to improve workplace relationships, build engagement, and increase productivity and retention; Provide regular in-depth assessments of potential personnel challenges and root cause analysis, facilitate conflict resolution meetings, and make recommendations for future process improvements

* Develop structured HR processes and/or procedures, including job aids and related documentation, related to staffing high priority positions. Provide guidance and training on such processes to College/Division HR Officers, Business Managers, staff within the NISS and other divisions. Be accountable for specific HR processes, including HRIS transaction entries, oversight of university- or divisional-administrative or training mandates, policy or procedure development, etc.

* Work collaboratively with HR staff within the Student Success division as well as other HR Business Partners to provide exemplary HR-services to the NISS, HRA, and or other assigned divisions/colleges.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

* Planning and Organizing- Accomplishes goals through establishing priorities and organizing own workload to meet deadlines in a timely fashion. Manages time wisely and effectively prioritizes multiple, competing tasks. Plans, organizes, and actively manages meetings for maximum productivity.

* Communication- Effectively and persuasively express self verbally and in writing, using correct language and grammar in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner. Establishes, monitors, and improves communication channels that foster open communications, upward, downward, and among peers within the NISS, HRA, and the HR Business Partner team. Matches the right medium (e.g., phone, email, Teams, etc.) to the message and uses good judgment in sharing information.

* Results Oriented- Influences events to achieve or exceed goals. Is dedicated to achieving outcomes without compromising core processes, values, or procedures. Conveys a sense of urgency to make things happen - provides results. Respects the need to balance short- and long-term goals. Have the energy / work ethic to maintain the pace required to produce company results.

* Problem Solving/Decision Making - Considers options and alternative courses of action to make rational and realistic decisions in a timely manner. Asks open-ended questions to gather information and listens carefully to response(s). Uses resources to gather collective ideas on issues to better arrive at a timely decision.

* Strategic Orientation- Contributes to the overall strategy and culture of the NISS and HRA by committing to a course of action to achieve long-range goals and influence others to translate the vision into action. Exhibit the fine-line of being a technical resource, leadership advisor, staff sounding board, and accomplished consultant.

* Analytical Problem-Solving & Decision Making- Research, analyze, and identify viable options, draw sound conclusions, present findings, and make thoughtful recommendations considering overall risk and short term and long-term impact. Be quick to listen, slow to react, and always professional.

* Negotiation & Influencing- Uses appropriate interpersonal & negotiation skills and techniques to gain acceptance for ideas, recommendations, and/or solutions. Uses influencing strategies to gain genuine agreements. Seeks to persuade rather than force solutions or impose decisions or regulations.

** SPONSOR FUNDED:

** This is a regular, full-time position which involves on-campus duties, with job continuation dependent upon grant/third-party funding and its continuing availability.

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resource Administration, or related field and at least five (5) years of Human resources experience, including HR generalist responsibilities, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

* Professional level HR experience in a higher-education environment, preferably public-sector, research-focused, etc.

* Master's degree

* Applicable professional certifications, such as SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP

* Ability to work effectively within a team environment

* Strong attention to detail

* Demonstrated proficiency using Human Resources Information Systems

* Attention to detail, ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels of employees and managers

* Ability to professionally handle confidential material and associated issues

* Strong team player and willingness to assist team members as needed

* Superior verbal and written communication skills

* Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills

* Strong problem-solving skills

Special Instructions

Consideration will be given to those applicants with the following:

* Completed GSU Employment Application

* Resume

* Cover letter (optional, but recommended)

NOTE: Final candidates will be required to provide a list of three (3) professional references.